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Galactic Civilizations IV
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Galactic Civilizations IV player count chart
Galactic Civilizations IV has a small but active player base. 177 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 19% on the month before).
History from Apr 1, 2023
Galactic Civilizations IV monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 210 | -13.22% | 400 |
| October 2026 | 242 | -19.6% | 436 |
| September 2026 | 301 | -13.92% | 575 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +31.5% | 668 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +35.47% | 508 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -12.99% | 375 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -22.62% | 431 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -1.42% | 557 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +9.28% | 565 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -1.9% | 517 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +7.55% | 527 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +2.08% | 490 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -4.57% | 480 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +2.03% | 503 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -20.87% | 493 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +8.92% | 623 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -3.38% | 572 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -25.35% | 592 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +75.06% | 793 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -24.5% | 453 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +21.21% | 600 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -32.19% | 495 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +9.28% | 730 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +52.86% | 668 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -31.72% | 437 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +106.45% | 640 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -6.91% | 310 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -39.45% | 333 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +3.97% | 550 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -6.87% | 529 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +2.16% | 568 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -4.3% | 556 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -19.97% | 581 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -25% | 726 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +32.24% | 968 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -25.31% | 732 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -31.08% | 980 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +348.58% | 1,422 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +20.99% | 317 |
| August 2023 | n/a | +24.76% | 262 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +6.06% | 210 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -39.08% | 198 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -21.88% | 325 |
| April 2023 | n/a | n/a | 416 |
How many people are playing Galactic Civilizations IV?
177 people are playing Galactic Civilizations IV on Steam right now. That makes it the #1,812 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 258 players. Today's peak is 19% below its 30-day average daily peak of 319.
Galactic Civilizations IV player count trend
Over the last 30 days Galactic Civilizations IV averaged a daily peak of 319 players, down 19% compared with the 30 days before (395). Its highest point this month (405) is 16% below the same period last year (480). In its first month after release (Apr 1, 2023) it peaked at 416 players. Today's player count is 12% of its all-time peak of 1,422, set on Oct 1, 2023.
Best time to play Galactic Civilizations IV
Based on the last 14 days, Galactic Civilizations IV is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York), when about 51% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Galactic Civilizations IV players by hour and weekday
When Galactic Civilizations IV has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Galactic Civilizations IV
Take command of a civilization that has just achieved faster-than-light travel in Galactic Civilizations IV, the newest entry in the award-winning space 4X strategy game series. Explore the galaxy, colonize worlds, shape cultures, make alliances, fight wars and pioneer new technologies.
- Developer
- Stardock Entertainment
- Released
- Apr 1, 2023
- Genre
- Simulation, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Languages
- 12 languages, 1 with full audio
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Galactic Civilizations IV price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. Galactic Civilizations IV costs $39.99 and we have not recorded a discount for it so far.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
Galactic Civilizations IV price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $39.99 | $39.99 | base |
| Euro area | 40,99€ | $46.01 | +15% |
| United Kingdom | £35.75 | $48.12 | +20% |
| Canada | C$ 47.99 | $34.36 | -14% |
| Australia | A$ 55.95 | $39.17 | -2% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 60.99 | $34.29 | -14% |
| Brazil | R$124,99 | $22.87 | -43% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 469.99 | $25.28 | -37% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $18.49 | $18.49 | -54% |
| Poland | 169,99 zł | $43.47 | +9% |
| Switzerland | CHF 35.49 | $43.39 | +9% |
| Norway | 480,00 kr | $51.62 | +29% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $18.49 | $18.49 | -54% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $18.49 | $18.49 | -54% |
| South Africa | R 344.99 | $21.01 | -47% |
| India | ₹1,649.00 | $17.45 | -56% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 309 999 | $17.16 | -57% |
| China | ¥137.00 | $20.54 | -49% |
| Japan | ¥5,100 | $32.19 | -20% |
| South Korea | ₩ 41,000 | $30.49 | -24% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Galactic Civilizations IV reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Galactic Civilizations IV on Twitch
Twitch category "Galactic Civilizations IV", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Galactic Civilizations IV achievements
Galactic Civilizations IV has 86 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 15.5% of them; the rarest, As Did Alderan, So Goes You..., is held by 0.0% of players.
One Small Step...Colonize a planet81.4%
Master of OneGive a Citizen a Worker Specialization79.4%
It Takes a Special IndividualRecruit a Leader79.1%
Friend or Foe?Initiate first contact78.2%
Unleash My PowerUsed an Artifact67.0%
Our First VictoryWin a Battle62.4%
Ensign, Initiate Sensor SweepInvestigate 15 anomalies61.1%
Humble Beginnings...Hidden achievement56.4%
Veteran CrewHave a ship reach level 5.56.3%
Ask Not What Your Empire Can Do For YouReach 30 Citizens55.4%
Talent AcquiredRecruit 12 Leaders52.1%
Commodity ShopperWe bought a resource43.2%
There Are Many Like It, But This One Is MineDesign a ship41.8%
Hyperspace!Travel through a stream between sectors41.5%
Commodity PeddlerWe sold a resource.39.4%
Designer's ChoiceCreate your own custom civilization39.0%
Another One Bites The Dust...Destroy a Civilization32.6%
Commodity SellerWe sold 10 resources30.7%
A Growing Empire...Own 30 Planets30.2%
Commodity BuyerWe bought 10 resources29.4%
Credits Will Do FineTreasury balance of at least 10,000 credits25.8%
Commodity Selling GuruWe sold 30 resources25.5%
Commodity Purchasing GuruWe bought 30 resources23.3%
Merchandising! Merchandising!Own at least 12 Trade Routes21.4%
Fleet VictoryDestroy 15 or more ships and win the battle21.4%
Artifact MasteryUse 20 Artifacts in a game15.0%
If I Had A Nickel Every Time That Happened...Win in under 200 turns.12.2%
Time Is RelativeHidden achievement11.4%
We're #1! We're #1! We're #1!Win by Prestige Victory10.1%
The Retribution's... RetributionRebuild the starship Retribution9.5%
War with the UnknownWage war against a Civilization without researching Universal Translator8.5%
The Enemy of My EnemyGain an ally7.6%
Galactic WarBe at war with 5 factions.7.6%
I Came. I Designed. I Conquered.Win with a Custom Civilization6.9%
Humanity Across The StarsWin as Terrans6.6%
ConquistadorWin by Conquest Victory6.4%
Professional InfluencerWin by Influence Victory5.3%
I Didn't Even Wash My HandsComplete Galactic Challenge: The Plague4.5%
What Were You Expecting, An Award?Play a Multiplayer Game4.4%
That's No Moon...Build a Terror Star4.3%
Pirate CleansingEliminate 8 pirate bases3.5%
King of KingsWin a Gigantic size game3.2%
My Blue Skin Is Not Offputting!Win as Altarians1.9%
Relic HoarderControl all Relics1.8%
Destroyer of WorldsUse a Terror Star1.8%
Flesh Is For The WeakWin as the YOR1.8%
We Talked Them Into SubmissionWin by Diplomatic Victory1.3%
Stood Against The TideComplete Galactic Challenge: Against the Tide0.9%
It's My Time and I'll Do What I WantHidden achievement0.9%
I Speak For The TreesWin as the Baratak0.9%
Navigate To Victory!Win as the Navigators0.9%
Flawless Appearance And ExecutionWin as the Luxar Dominion0.9%
Marginal GainsSpend an Optimization Slot.0.9%
We're Soooo Noble!Win as Arceans0.8%
I Just Want To SwarmWin as the Festron0.8%
Size Matters NotWin as the Mimot0.8%
Prey No MoreWin as Torians0.8%
And They Said Crime Doesn't PayWin As Xeloxi0.8%
Business Is BusinessAdopt the Oligarchy government.0.8%
Portfolio DiversifiedPurchase your first Investment.0.8%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 86 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Galactic Civilizations IV DLC
Galactic Civilizations IV has 8 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Galactic Civilizations IV news and patch notes
- Oct 29, 2026 Dev Journal #124: Preview of Ascension
- Oct 19, 2026 v4.2 Update Now Available
- Sep 24, 2026 v4.1.1 Update Now Available
- Sep 17, 2026 Dev Journal #123: The Galactic Roadmap, Fall 2026 Edition
- Sep 4, 2026 v4.1 Update Now Available
- Aug 12, 2026 Dev Journal #122: Choosing Your Starting Government?
- Jul 31, 2026 Video Blog: A Look at the v4.0 Update
- Jul 30, 2026 Federations & Empires Expansion and v4.0 Update Now Available
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Galactic Civilizations IV FAQ
Is Galactic Civilizations IV dead?
Galactic Civilizations IV has a small but active player base. 177 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 19% on the month before).
How many people play Galactic Civilizations IV?
177 people are playing Galactic Civilizations IV on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 258 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Galactic Civilizations IV?
Galactic Civilizations IV reached its all-time Steam peak of 1,422 concurrent players on Oct 1, 2023.
Is Galactic Civilizations IV growing or declining?
Galactic Civilizations IV is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 319, down 19% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Galactic Civilizations IV most active?
Galactic Civilizations IV usually has the most players around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and the fewest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York).
How much does Galactic Civilizations IV cost?
Galactic Civilizations IV costs $39.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Galactic Civilizations IV has been on Steam?
We have not seen Galactic Civilizations IV discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $39.99.
Is Galactic Civilizations IV on sale right now?
No, Galactic Civilizations IV is at its full price of $39.99 on Steam right now.
Where is Galactic Civilizations IV cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Galactic Civilizations IV is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 309 999, about $17.16 or 57% below the US price of $39.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Galactic Civilizations IV good?
Steam players rate Galactic Civilizations IV Mostly Positive: 72% of 2,628 reviews are positive.
When did Galactic Civilizations IV come out?
Galactic Civilizations IV was released on Steam on Apr 1, 2023.
Who made Galactic Civilizations IV?
Galactic Civilizations IV was developed by Stardock Entertainment.
Is Galactic Civilizations IV still worth playing?
Galactic Civilizations IV has a smaller but active community on Steam today (177 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Mostly Positive).
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